upper half
collocation in Englishmeaningsofupperandhalf
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upper
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈʌp.ər/us/ˈʌp.ɚ/
at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part ...
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half
noun
pronoun
predeterminer
adjective
adverb
uk/hɑːf/us/hæf/
either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up ...
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(Definition ofupperandhalffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofupper half
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In the matrix only theupperhalfis used.
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Only theupperhalfof the wake is shown.
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We assume symmetry and consider only theupperhalf-plane.
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There the sink appears on theupperhalf-axis.
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The small disk represents theupperhalf-sphere seen from above.
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Here the fingering develops even more rapidly in theupperhalfof the domain.
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Theupperhalfwas then lightly covered with a thin layer of soil.
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For technical advantages we have chosen here anupperhalf-plane model.
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Incised or engraved dark monochrome wares, frequently decorated only on theupperhalfof the vessel.
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Continuation of this solution into the entireupperhalf-plane is described.
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Theupperhalfis more heterogeneous and consists of an irregular alternation of clays, silts and finer sands.
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This comparison suggests that some regeneration may occur in the chinook salmon, especially in theupperhalfof the retina.
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Theupperhalfand lower half of a range of densities deserved the dense response and sparse response, respectively.
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Theupperhalfplane will be determined and for each successive row below there will be two choices.
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Seeing the boundary of theupperhalf-fish as a function, we focus on its local regularity.
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In urban areas rising household expenditures often - but far from universally - induces fuel switching, particular in theupperhalf.
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Nonetheless, even then, that result was better than the 22 per cent of the vote which he obtained in theupperhalfof the municipalities.
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So no finite number of men in the lower half-plane will suffice to send a man forward five holes into theupperhalf-plane.
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His velocity profiles are different from ours, the horizontal shear being confined to theupperhalfof the two-level model used.
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The fact that the centre of pressure lies on theupperhalfof the plate is consistent with the decay of gravity waves with depth.
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The side walls of the flight section were opaque white on the lower half, transparent on theupperhalf; the ceiling was translucent white.
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Theupperhalfof the plant was defined as the apex plus one set of undeveloped leaves and one set of developed leaves.
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